Turquoise replacing Feldspar
specimen number:
2471010
location:
Chino Mine, Santa Rita, Grant Co., New Mexico, USA
description:
Very neat section through a brecciated rock showing fetal crystal of feldspar to 0.5 cm in size being replaced by turquoise. A coating of epoxy over the sun area to bring out the interior colors. Measures 18.5 x 8.5 x 2.0 cm in size. Only sawn on one face, the backside is natural. Interesting geological sample from an economically important deposit. Shipping weight: 0.78 pounds.
Size: 18.5 x 8.5 x 2.0 cm (large-cabinet)
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